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    MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near Chicago, IL. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    65 providers found
      Jerrel H. Boyer
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jerrel Boyer is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Rush University Medical Group

      1725 W Harrison St, Suite 118, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Courtney Stefanski is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stefanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Foot Drop, and Brain Abscess. Dr. Stefanski is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, German
      Accepting New Patients

      Issam Awad is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

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      Matthew C. Tate
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tate has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Joshua M. Rosenow
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Rosenow is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosenow has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

      Roger Lichtenbaum
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French

      Roger Lichtenbaum is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lichtenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Advanced in Brain Abscess
      Advanced in Brain Abscess

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

      Hamad I. Farhat
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

      4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      259 E Erie St, Suite 1900, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eyal Kimchi is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kimchi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Status Epilepticus, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kimchi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samman Shahpar is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shahpar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christina Hynes is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Encephalitis Lethargica, and Poliomyelitis.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Priya Mhatre is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mhatre has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Hemiplegia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      225 East Chicago Ave, Division Of Neurosurgery, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish

      Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Andrea Pardo is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Seizures, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Goldstein is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Chorea, and Huntington Disease.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Divakar Mithal is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mithal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, and Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Rci (Wrs), Llc.

      1520 W Harrison St, Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building, 7th Floor, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Castle is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Castle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Castle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      1700 W Van Buren St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arka Mallela is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mallela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Meningioma, Optic Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Rush University Medical Group

      1700 W Van Buren St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Crowley is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Crowley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Abscess
      Experienced in Brain Abscess

      Rush University Medical Group

      1700 W Van Buren St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Rima Dafer is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Brain Abscess?

      A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

      When should I see a Brain Abscess doctor near Chicago, IL?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Brain Abscess doctor near Chicago, IL?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Brain Abscess doctors near Chicago, IL?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Brain Abscess doctors near Chicago, IL?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Brain Abscess doctor near Chicago, IL?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Abscess doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Brain Abscess doctor near Chicago, IL?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Brain Abscess doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Brain Abscess doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Brain Abscess doctors near Chicago, IL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Brain Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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